Generating income for thousands of people
OUR IMPACT
By supporting inclusive SMEs that create opportunities for economic mobility and generate income for thousands of people in underserved communities, we contribute to poverty alleviation and drive economic growth on a large scale.
The bulk of the economic benefits deriving from our investees goes to agricultural out-growers, artisans, workers, entrepreneurs and consumers of goods and services, key players in their value chains.
Through our work, we are actively contributing to several sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Key Figures
$396.3M
NET ECONOMIC VALUE CREATED (INCOMES+COST SAVINGS)
11,130
JOBS CREATED
13.9M
FAMILY MEMBERS SUPPORTED
$9.7
OF ECONOMIC VALUE PER $1 INVESTED
6.3M
WOMEN IMPACTED
3.47M
FARMERS, ARTISANS, CONSUMERS SUPPORTED
Case studies
Investing for social impact
Financial world magazine (May 2011): ‘Investing for social impact’ by Harold Rosen
Ashoka changemakers
‘Scaling technical assistance: regional workshops for high impact businesses’ by Michael Stulman
Innovations
Economic empowerment through enterprise – ‘Innovations case narrative: Gone rural’ by Jaime Ramirez
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Impact Assets 50
GBF selected for the IA-50 leading the field in impact investing
Clinton Global Initiative
Recognition of GBF’s Commitment to Action
Inter-American Development Bank
beyondBanking Socially Responsible/Impact Investment Award
Villgro Social Investor Award
Honoring the best in the innovation & social entrepreneurship ecosystem
Resources
Explore GBF's transformative impact on the lives of large numbers of low-income individuals in developing countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, by delving into our resources, publications, and news.
These materials not only showcase GBF's mission but also how GBF has strengthened the impact investing field more broadly.